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Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, a tragedy that reshaped rock music.
On February 7, 1959, Buddy Holly was buried in Lubbock, Texas, following his death in a plane crash that also claimed Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper."
His funeral, attended by about 1,000 people and led by the priest who married him months earlier, marked a turning point in rock history.
Holly’s innovative music and lasting influence continue to shape the genre, making the date a significant moment in music culture.
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Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens y The Big Bopper murieron en un accidente de avión el 3 de febrero de 1959, una tragedia que reformó la música rock.